Acne Review: Dr. Hauschka Normalizing Day Oil

I've been using Dr. Hauschka Normalizing Day Oil for over a month. I was using Acne.org's Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment prior to this. I started using this mainly because I wanted a natural alternative that controlled acne but didn't dehydrate skin too much.

The Product: It's a viscous, deep orange oil. Dr. Hauschka believes that the skin produces more oil when it's dehydrated and prescribes the use of oil to combat oil-production.

Ingredients: Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil,Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John'swort) Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil,Fragrance/Parfum (Essential Oil), Citral, Limonene, Linalool,Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Usage: I use it every morning after cleansing with Dr. H's Cleansing Cream and spritzing my face with Clarifying Toner. I find that it's very important to follow the regimen correctly for optimum results. That means I use the cleanser, toner, day oil and Rejuvenating Mask regularly.

Pros: It works for me. I haven't been using benzoyl peroxide ever since I started using it and my skin is clearer than before. BP is better at clearing up acne, but it dries my skin up and leaves dark marks when it dries pimples out. Normalizing Day Oil doesn't. It plumps up my skin and keeps skin clear at the same time, and that's really amazing.

Cons: It is really difficult to control the amount because the fancy metal dispenser isn't very practical. The first few days I was scared of overloading my skin with oil and used just a drop. However, just a drop isn't enough for the product to be effective. I've been testing and I find that 3-4 drops is just perfect for my skin type. Because it's oil, it can make skin look a bit oily. I use MAC Blot Powder over it.

Verdict: Give it a try if you have oily, acne-prone skin. Small sample sizes are available for sale, and although they look tiny, they last a while. Start with the Cleansing Cream and Normalizing Day Oil, and use it at least for a few days before you come to a conclusion.